Ban sale of unauthorized electronic cigarettes lacking FDA approval
In Plain English
Federal law requires e-cigarette manufacturers to get FDA approval before selling their products. Many companies skipped this process and sell unauthorized devices anyway. This law prohibits Richmond tobacco retailers from selling any e-cigarettes that lack required FDA premarket approval.
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Votes
Adopt Ordinance No. 14-19 N.S.
7 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
Richmond will now ban tobacco shops from selling e-cigarettes that lack required federal approval. The council unanimously passed an ordinance that aligns city law with existing FDA rules, which many manufacturers have ignored by selling unauthorized vaping devices. This means local retailers can only sell e-cigarettes that have gone through the federal approval process, potentially reducing the number of vaping products available in Richmond stores. The measure gives the city a local enforcement tool against retailers who sell non-compliant devices.
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Public Comments
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